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Elon Musk funds Republican midterm efforts via America PAC

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By late July 2026, Elon Musk had reactivated America PAC, the super-PAC that funded Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. The group raised approximately $50 million this cycle, most of it from Musk, and announced plans to spend up to $120 million on voter-turnout operations in at least eight swing states using door-to-door canvassing, digital ads, and direct mail. Musk has linked this political push to his warnings that the United States faces a “real risk of bankruptcy” unless it accelerates AI and robotics adoption to manage federal debt. In early August 2026, Musk authorized America PAC to allocate between $100 million and $120 million specifically toward the Maine Senate race to bolster incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. This move, part of a broader strategy including Alaska, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio, drew sharp criticism from former GOP nominee Mitt Romney, who described the scale of Musk’s influence as a “five-alarm fire.” On August 16, 2026, reports confirmed a reconciliation between Musk and Donald Trump following a period of public hostility in 2025. During a flight to China, Musk reportedly expressed his intention to support the Republican Party in the upcoming November midterm elections by investing at least $100 million into a campaign aimed at increasing voter turnout. ~~This~~ On August 19, 2026, Musk expanded his financial ~~support is intended~~ commitment, planning to ~~assist Republicans in maintaining control of Congress,~~ dedicate between $100 million and $200 million toward GOP voter turnout, with a ~~move facilitated~~ significant focus on Texas. This funding is expected to support Republican nominee Ken Paxton, who has been significantly outraised by ~~private meetings and various intermediaries.~~ opponent James Talarico, who raised approximately $69 million compared to Paxton’s $9 million. This injection arrives as major national GOP entities have yet to commit specific spending to the Texas race.

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